What he's saying:
Lavrov told reporters that Grossi, who is working to resume ties with Tehran, should adhere to the agency’s core principles, including neutrality, unbiased assessments, and broader engagement.
The big picture:
Iran-IAEA cooperation faced restrictions after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities and a law passed by Iran’s parliament mandating reduced cooperation if other parties fail to meet commitments.
Subsequent talks led to a technical understanding in September, but continued political maneuvering by the U.S. and European powers, including a new anti-Iran resolution at the IAEA Board of Governors, halted its implementation.
What Iran is saying:
Iran insists its cooperation with the IAEA is based on parliamentary law.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei reiterated that Iran remains a member of the Non-Proliferation Treaty and is committed to safeguard agreements, with the Supreme National Security Council overseeing interactions with the agency.
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